Hi there, dd1 (23) and I are taking a trip to NYC, Hudson and Niagara at end July/ beginning August. We are staying with family in Hudson for 4 days, 3 nights in Niagara and 3 nights in NYC. I've done this trip quite a few times and dd1 twice but as a little girl. It's an important trip for many reasons. I'll be spending my birthday in NYC. We'll probs do a couple of the usual tourist things: Empire State, Staten Island Ferry, Maid of the Mist. Also the High Line, Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park and the Guggenheim. The met is closed over August, sadly.
So, looking for a couple of more unusual/ less touristy ideas in NYC and Niagara plus recommendations for eating that aren't too expensive. Also, any recommendations for supermarkets? I remember there weren't many oddly, last time we were in NYC and the food shops there were massively overpriced. It's the first time I've been to NYC with both myself and dd1 as grownups so interested in nightlife too (where I won't be an embarrassment to her!). Not casinos. More roof top bars. Not too expensive though unless it's worth it for one cocktail, for example.
Booked hotel in Niagara but also open to recommendations for reasonably priced hotels in NYC. Thanks so much.